Oran "Juice" Jones facts for kids

Oran "Juice" Jones (born March 28, 1957) is an American R&B singer. He is best known for his hit song "The Rain" from 1986.

Early Life and Military Service

Oran Jones was born in Houston, Texas. He grew up in Harlem, New York City.

After high school, he attended the United States Naval Academy. He graduated from there in 1981. Before becoming a singer, Jones served as an officer in the United States Marine Corps.

Music Career Highlights

Oran "Juice" Jones was the very first musician to sign with OBR Records. This record label was part of Def Jam, a famous music company.

His song "The Rain" became a huge hit in 1986. It reached number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This song is so well-known that it's often listed among the top "one-hit wonders" of the 1980s. A "one-hit wonder" is an artist who is famous for just one song.

After "The Rain," he released another song called "How to Love Again." This was a duet, meaning he sang it with another artist, Alyson Williams. "The Rain" also earned him a Grammy Award nomination. This is a very important award in the music world.

Jones released a few more albums after his big hit. However, these albums did not become as popular as his first one.